Horchata de Moras (Berry-Rice Drink)

We recommend using any fruit that's in season for this sweet, vibrantly-colored, non-traditional horchata—the riper and juicier the better.Anna Stockwell

This sweet, vibrantly-colored, non-traditional horchata recipe was shared with us by Fany Gerson, who recommends using any kind of fruit that is in season, the riper and juicier the better.

Horchata de Moras (Berry-Rice Drink)

This sweet, vibrantly-colored, non-traditional horchata recipe was shared with us by Fany Gerson, who recommends using any kind of fruit that is in season, the riper and juicier the better.

Yield: serves 6

Ingredients

1⁄3 cup medium or long grained white rice

2 cups mixed berries

Sugar, to taste

Instructions

Soak the rice in 1 cup of water for 15 minutes, then strain. In a blender, blend the rice with the berries and 2 cups of water until smooth. Strain the mixture through a damp cheesecloth or fine mesh strainer into a large pitcher and mix with 3 more cups of water. Add sugar to taste. Serve chilled over ice.